RIP Dr. Jazz

Our community said a fond farewell to a much beloved friend and neighbor this week. Howard Jones, aka Dr. Jazz, died unexpectedly after a brief illness and none of us were ready for this goodbye.

Howard was a beacon of light in the Belhaven neighborhood, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral and pretty much anywhere he went. We have a special fondness for him here OPP as he has helped us celebrate many special occasions over the years.

At a home meal for the football team when number 2 son was playing, Howard helped me surprise the team with a musical departure. As they left our house, the St. Andrews Saints were met with Dr. Jazz’s rendition of “When The Saints Go Marching In”…

I’m so happy that I have this memory…

a beacon of light I tell you…

on another occasion Dr. Jazz assisted with daughter’s debutante celebration…

I’m also a fortunate owner of a piece of his art. After a spring party here OPP, Howard surprised me with his painting of our home. I have always loved the little painting but today it is a real treasure…